Green
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April 25th is National Arbor Day
Arbor Day is a day in which individuals, businesses, community groups, church groups, schools, and other organizations are encouraged to plant and care for trees. The practice began on April 10, 1872 in Nebraska City, Nebraska, and is an endearing part of our national culture. Arbor Day is also observed in similar fashion in cultures throughout the world. In the United States, Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday of April. Not only can...
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23 Eco-Friendly Ways to Cool Your House and Your Person
We’re in the middle of a heat wave here in many parts of the country, but cooling your home during the dog days of summer...
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What You Should Know About Styrofoam
We’ve all been exposed to Styrofoam at some point in our lives. The expanded polystyrene foam is used in the manufacture of everything from shipping...
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Water Conservation in the Kitchen
As part of a global effort to save the planet, there is a water conservation movement gaining momentum. If you’re an environmentally conscious homeowner, there...
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Water Conservation in the Bathroom
If you’re becoming more environmentally aware, then you know that conserving water is one of the best things you can do for the planet. According...
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What Makes A Hotel Eco-Friendly?
As people realize the importance of going green, many are now wanting to stay in environmentally-friendly hotels when they travel, so they can be a...
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Composting at Home: Organic Materials for a Healthier Garden
Yard waste and food scraps make up as much as 30 percent of everything we discard via our household trash says the US Environmental Protection...
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Effects of Ocean Pollution: Types and Impacts on Humans and Nature
Effects of Ocean Pollution When you think about the types of pollutants in the ocean, your first thought might be those of oil spills. But,...
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How to Make Your Old House Green
It hasn’t always been about being green. Older homes weren’t necessarily designed to be green. Renovating older homes to be greener living quarters is one...
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Solar Food Drying: Using the Sun to Dry Foods
The harvest of summer’s fruits and vegetables is in full swing. It’s a perfect time to think of drying the abundance of these foods. Drying...
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Earth Day Every Day: Protecting the Planet
Earth Day falls on April 22, 2022. It represents a day when the world celebrates the planet together. In fact, the current belief is that...
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5 Traits of Truly Sustainable and Ethical Brands
Integrity in business goes beyond simply standing behind your products and adhering to rules and laws. The 5 traits below are associated with brands that are...
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Buying Sustainable Products: Why It Is Important
Buying Sustainable Products Sustainability has become a way of life for many of today’s consumers. They make an effort to buy greener, healthier and more sustainable...
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Brave Mother Inspires Us to Donate to the Autism Society
Amanda’s Story Touched Our Hearts Amanda, a mother of four beautiful children, had a job she loved with full health insurance benefits. Unfortunately, the high...
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The 25 Top Healthy Food Blogs of 2017
Congratulations From Us at PlushBeds to the Following Healthy Food Bloggers, Who Provide Amazing Inspiration for Living a Healthy Lifestyle! The Best of the Best...
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Greener Cities: 5 Ways to Transition to New Green Technology
As more and more people are expressing interest in green technology, cities are listening. While individual responsibility is essential for going green, city-wide efforts are...
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What Does Responsibly Sourced Mean?
Sometimes referred to as supply chain responsibility, responsible sourcing is a voluntary commitment made by companies to take environmental and social factors into account when...
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What Makes a Product or Material Green?
When thinking of what makes a product or material green, there are so many aspects to take into consideration. In terms of construction, sustainable building...
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13 Ways to Implement Water Conservation in Your Garden
Homeowners want beautiful lawns and gardens. However, there is a global water shortage. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, although the earth is 71 percent...
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What is Eco Art? Being More Purposeful in Your Expression
What is Eco Art? So what exactly is eco-art? According to eco-art.org, it is ecological art with a purpose, which is created by artists who are...
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Spring Cleaning in Your Garage: What to Do with Garage Waste
Spring cleaning the garage is not an activity that many of us look forward to; however, it has to be tackled. With some preparation and...
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What is Eco Friendly Landscaping?
We all need to do our part to protect the environment. And, there are so many ways in which we can do this, like recycling, minimizing...
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Practical Green Resolutions for the New Year
As the turn of the New Year occurs, many thoughts turn to making changes in the coming year. New Year’s resolutions are an important part...
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The 25 Best Frugal Living Blogs of 2016
Congratulations From Us at PlushBeds to the Following Frugal Bloggers, Who Take the Utmost Care in Educating the Rest of Us to Live Thrifty Lives!...
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The 25 Best Upcycling/Repurposing Blogs of 2015
PlushBeds Awards the Top 25 Upcycling and Repurposing Blogs Top 25 Upcycling Bloggers We’re so excited to present to you what we think are the very...
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The 50 Best Vegan Blogs of 2015
A Hearty Congratulations From PlushBeds to All of the Following Uber-Talented and Principled Vegan Bloggers!!! The following are our picks for the best vegan blogs out there....
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Glossary of Sustainable Living Terms
Looking to sharpen your environmental vocabulary? Like most everything, green living has developed a healthy dose of jargon, catchphrases, and buzzwords. With so many terms,...
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The Most Influential Green Living Bloggers for 2015
Who and Why The following green living bloggers are those whom The PlushBeds Family considers to be the most influential in the green living space...